Disney+(NEW YORK) — Over the weekend, Star Wars fans lost David Prowse, the towering former bodybuilder who filled the unmistakable black suit of Darth Vader in the original trilogy. He was 85. Standing 6’6′ in his prime, and even taller thanks to Vader’s hissing helmet, Prowse’s presence sent shivers down the spines of millions of moviegoers when he …
RIP “Jeans Guy” — Errant ‘Mandalorian’ crew member is deleted
Disney+(LOS ANGELES) — Gone, but not forgotten. That’s the fate of “Jeans Guy,” the name fans had given to a crew member who accidentally appeared in a frame of a recent episode of the Disney+ series, The Mandalorian: as we expected, he has been digitally deleted. The crew member appeared in the background of a shootout …
The Jerky Boys are back, and just when we can use a laugh
ABC News/Steve Iervolino(NEW YORK) — After nearly 25 years, Johnny Brennan and his prank phone call alter egos Frank Rizzo, Sol Rosenberg and countless others are back, in a new self-titled Jerky Boys album. And it’s not a minute too soon, the multi-platinum prankster and voiceover star tells ABC Audio. “You know, the crap going on, you know, all …
Anne Hathaway shrugs off ‘The Witches’ comparisons to Anjelica Huston
Warner Bros./HBO Max(LOS ANGELES) — Anne Hathaway, who starred in the 2020 remake of The Witches, says she isn’t upset by her performance being constantly compared to Anjelica Huston’s, who played the Grand High Witch in the 1990 version of the movie. Speaking to the Daily Telegraph‘s Stellar magazine, the 38-year-old revealed how she kept herself from becoming emotionally invested in the constant comparisons. “I just keep reminding myself that there …
Laverne Cox shaken after alleged attack: “It’s not safe if you’re a trans person”
ABC(LOS ANGELES) — Orange Is the New Black alum Laverne Cox and a friend were involved in an attack over the weekend. Taking to Instagram on Saturday, the actress and transgender rights activist said the incident “triggered” her because it brought back the harassment and bullying she faced throughout the years. Cox, who declined to identify her friend, said they were on a …
Chrissy Teigen urges to “normalize formula” after opening up about breastfeeding struggles
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Netflix(LOS ANGELES) — Chrissy Teigen is hoping that, by opening up about her breastfeeding struggles, she can help break down the stigma regarding breast milk versus formula. In a lengthy Twitter discussion, the Bring the Funny host called to “normalize formula.” “Normalize breastfeeding is such a huge, wonderful thing. but I absolutely …
Michael B. Jordan, Viola Davis and others honor Chadwick Boseman on what would’ve been his 44th birthday
Marvel Studios(LOS ANGELES) — Hail to the king! Michael B. Jordan, Viola Davis, Lupita Nyong’o and others paid tribute to Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman on Sunday, which would have been the actor’s 44th birthday. Boseman passed away in August following a private four-year battle with colon cancer. “Continue watching over us King. Happy Birthday. Miss …
‘The Croods: A New Age’ tops weak Thanksgiving holiday weekend with $14.22 million
tifonimages/iStock(NEW YORK) — The Croods: A New Age, the animated sequel to 2013’s The Croods, beat expectations and topped the box office with an estimated $9.71 million for the three-day weekend — eclipsing Christopher Nolan’s Tenet, which delivered $9.35 million in its first three days of release. The Croods: A New Age delivered an estimated $14.22 million since opening on Wednesday …
‘Star Wars’ original Darth Vader, David Prowse, dead at 85
Dave Prowse in 2013; THIERRY ZOCCOLAN/AFP via Getty Images(LONDON) — David Prowse, the British bodybuilder-turned-actor who wore the menacing black suit of Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died. He was 85. Prowse’s managers confirmed the news via Twitter, writing in part, “It’s with great regret and heart-wrenching sadness for us and million …
Whitney Cummings, Keke Palmer and more take a comedic look at credit card fine print in new contest
(NEW YORK) — Comedian and producer Whitney Cummings, actress Keke Palmer, and stand-up Hasan Minhaj are poking fun at fine print, as part of a million dollar contest that invites consumers to, as well. The company Affirm, which bills itself as a “transparent alternative” to the usual credit cards, is putting up a million dollars — 100 prizes of $10,000 each …